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<br>I’m not the biggest Harry Potter Fan, but I do love a good RPG. I can’t deny that there's tons of source material from the books that could be transmogged into RPG mechanics. I just hope that the developers see that, <br><br> <br>There is no shortage of Harry Potter video games out there - RPGs and mobile games of varying quality. This article, however, will focus on RPG games which take inspiration from Harry Potter , while ultimately telling their own original stories of magical adventures, awe-inspiring academies, friendships, and teenage chican<br><br> <br>While fans still seem unsure about buying the game, the matter isn't brought up in the FAQ which makes sense seeing as Rowling is, of course, going to profit from the sales of the game considering it's based on her IP. This has seen people claiming that, while they're excited about the game, they'll more than likely wait for the game to be available as a pre-owned product from physical retailers. However, users also want to buy it to support the developers behind the game who are getting caught up in everyth<br><br> <br>The Harry Potter franchise has already taken its share of blowback after controversial opinions made public by its author, but now one of the games based on the series, [https://Hogwartslegacyfans.com/ Hogwarts Legacy updates|https://hogwartslegacyfans.com/] Legacy , _ may be subjected to the same fate, after it has been revealed that the game's lead designer has a long-standing legacy of anti-social justice views. His YouTube channel, in which he posted videos criticizing feminism and social justice while praising cultural appropriation, was recently highlighted on Twitter, and now may be shifting consumer opinions on whether to pick up a copy of _Legacy when it releases in 20<br><br> <br>Apart from spells, potion brewing is probably one of the most important skills a witch or wizard needs to learn. A vast and intricate potion brewing system would not only suit the game, but enhance the open world experience of exploring Hogwarts. Besides providing buffs and resistance, potions would aid you in other ways like gaining access to restricted areas - via invisibility for instance. Or perhaps prevent the Whomping Willow from detecting <br><br> <br>During Sony's PS5 showcase that took place earlier this month, Hogwarts Legacy was revealed after being previously leaked in the past , and at one point even rumored to be developed by Rocksteady until that was debunked . The reveal of Hogwarts Legacy however was not entirely welcomed due to the recent controversy surrounding the creator of the fictional universe the game is set within. A FAQ has detailed exactly how much involvement J.K. Rowling has in the upcoming magical RPG, and it seems to be purposefully added in light of the situation onl<br><br> <br>In its FAQ, Hogwarts Legacy distances itself from Rowling , making clear the author is not directly involved with the game's story (though still praising her " extraordinary body of writing "). Rowling's controversial status began with a late-2019 tweet, in which she supported Maya Forstater, a researcher who lost her job for various transphobic comments - including one stating the idea that " trans women are women " is a " literal delusion ," according to CNN . Rowling had previously liked a tweet calling transgender women " men in dresses " (which she later said was an accident made during research for her writing), and in June 2020, more Rowling tweets criticized the trans-inclusive term " people who menstruat<br><br> <br>However, with Rowling trending alongside the games reveal, fans on Twitter were torn on whether or not to purchase the game as it would mean financially supporting Rowling and her views that many people within the community have deemed as transphobic, harmful, and disappointing. In light of this, the games FAQ page indicates that " J.K. Rowling is not directly involved in the creation of the game," it reads, "however, her extraordinary body of writing is the foundation of all projects in the Wizarding Wor<br><br> <br>In detailing whether the game has been created with Rowling's approval, Warner Bros. Games mentions the Portkey Games Label used for games set in the Wizarding World, "Each experience offered under Portkey Games will take place in the Wizarding World and will be authentic to the Wizarding World. J.K. Rowling is supportive of Portkey Games and has entrusted the design and creation of the games to WB Games and the developers involv<br> <br>Hogwarts Legacy is an RPG, and one of the first things you do in an RPG is to choose your character class. Incidentally, one of the first things students do when they arrive at Hogwarts is get told which room they'll be sleeping in for the next seven years by a grumpy old hat. If you remember the books, Harry whispered to the hat that he wanted to join Gryffindor; if the game gave you such a choice, it would ideally set your base stats. Choosing Gryffindor would earn you a high charisma base, Ravenclaw would lean towards intelligence, Slytherin gives you higher stats in potion brewing, and choosing Hufflepuff would get you… I don’t know… carrying capacity? Or whatever Hufflepuff students are good<br>
<br>That second point is where everyone should start stroking their chins. It’s classic grifter tactics. Leavitt will release a video claiming he’s left to save the project - a selfless act to defend the developers there. You see, he aims to become a martyr in the eyes of his supporters. The video will likely demonise games journalists as the root cause of his problems, rather than being used for introspection or to admit that his actions had consequen<br><br> <br>Most notably, the announcement shies away from actually calling the delay as such, instead stating a new release date without using the language that's become common among the many hiccups video game development often experiences. Regardless of the exact language, though, the reason for the Hogwarts Legacy delay is made clear: the ambitious project needs time. Given the general reception of rushed projects in the industry, it's likely fans won't be too upset over the announcement if it means a better game comes out on the other side, though Cyberpunk 2077 's multiple delays are at least cause for concern that it's not necessarily indicative of a quality title emerging on the other side of pushba<br><br> <br>J.K. Rowling's recent string of controversial comments many deem transphobic puts **Hogwarts Legacy ** , the newly announced Harry Potter video game, in an awkward spot. Along with other Harry Potter media, fans of the author's work now see buying or not buying Hogwarts Legacy as a choice between denouncing Rowling's controversial statements and supporting the many people who worked on the g<br><br> <br>Hogwarts Legacy already had issues out of the gate pertaining to controversy over social issues, as the author of the book series the game is based on, J.K. Rowling, has been under fire for her transphobic comments since they first came out on social media in late 2019. The ongoing allegations prompted WB to announce that Rowling was in no way involved with the production of Hogwarts Legacy after fans threatened to boycott the game. The announcement may have placated some potential players, but there's no doubt that Legacy has remained under the microscope throughout its ongoing product<br><br> <br>A boarding school for magic, with different student houses, mysteries to uncover, destinies to fulfill, and class assignments to get done on time: **Harry Potter ** popularized this specific sub-genre of fantasy fiction, but other works of media have taken the concept in new directions, particularly roleplaying games like Ikenfell and Fire Emblem: Three Houses . Fan of the Harry Potter series will likely appreciate the RPGs listed below, which put players in the shoes of students who must balance magical schoolwork with saving the wo<br><br> <br>Since then, it’s come to light that the game’s lead designer, Troy Leavitt, also runs a GamerGate-adjacent YouTube channel. It’s the kind of thing you see from the usual suspects. Among the videos are things like, "In Defense of John Lasseter", "12 script changes to save The Last Jedi", "The myth of the male gaze in video games", "It’s OK to be a gamer", "The injustice of social justice", "A game developer’s open letter to Anita Sarkeesian", and other assorted dog tu<br><br> <br>So considering the level of scrutiny anything having to do with the Harry Potter series is under recently, it comes as somewhat of a surprise to learn that Hogwarts Legacy 's lead designer,  [https://hogwartslegacyfans.com/ Https://Hogwartslegacyfans.Com/] Troy Leavitt, has a history of anti-feminist and pro-GamerGate views that he's elaborated on in a series of videos posted on his YouTube channel, as Kotaku has recently reported. His videos range from praising cultural appropriation, promoting putting the National Guard in schools or shooting active school shooters (who are almost always teenagers), to downplaying the extensive sexual assault allegations levied against former Disney/Pixar CCO John Lasseter because Lasseter was personally nice to Leavitt. Liam Robertson, a contributor on YouTube Channel Did You Know Gaming? highlighted Leavitt's channel on Twitter this past Friday, with the intention of informing potential buyers of Legacy so that they could make an informed decision on supporting the game, and Leavitt by extens<br><br> <br>The Harry Potter franchise has already taken its share of blowback after controversial opinions made public by its author, but now one of the games based on the series, Hogwarts Legacy , _ may be subjected to the same fate, after it has been revealed that the game's lead designer has a long-standing legacy of anti-social justice views. His YouTube channel, in which he posted videos criticizing feminism and social justice while praising cultural appropriation, was recently highlighted on Twitter, and now may be shifting consumer opinions on whether to pick up a copy of _Legacy when it releases in 20<br> <br>Not much is currently known about the development of Hogwarts Legacy , but what fans do know points towards a large under-taking that has the potential to deliver on the Harry Potter video game license in a way few other projects have. Hogwarts Legacy will be set in the late 1800s and will follow a currently nameless student enrolled at Hogwarts, with players able to select their house and attend classes. The game has been described as open world and will at least allow players to explore Hogwarts, Hogsmeade Village, and the Forbidden Forest, while it will also have a morality system implemented in some fashion. All of these elements have immense potential given the property they're being married to, so it's safe to say any updates about Hogwarts Legacy are ones to wa<br>

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That second point is where everyone should start stroking their chins. It’s classic grifter tactics. Leavitt will release a video claiming he’s left to save the project - a selfless act to defend the developers there. You see, he aims to become a martyr in the eyes of his supporters. The video will likely demonise games journalists as the root cause of his problems, rather than being used for introspection or to admit that his actions had consequen


Most notably, the announcement shies away from actually calling the delay as such, instead stating a new release date without using the language that's become common among the many hiccups video game development often experiences. Regardless of the exact language, though, the reason for the Hogwarts Legacy delay is made clear: the ambitious project needs time. Given the general reception of rushed projects in the industry, it's likely fans won't be too upset over the announcement if it means a better game comes out on the other side, though Cyberpunk 2077 's multiple delays are at least cause for concern that it's not necessarily indicative of a quality title emerging on the other side of pushba


J.K. Rowling's recent string of controversial comments many deem transphobic puts **Hogwarts Legacy ** , the newly announced Harry Potter video game, in an awkward spot. Along with other Harry Potter media, fans of the author's work now see buying or not buying Hogwarts Legacy as a choice between denouncing Rowling's controversial statements and supporting the many people who worked on the g


Hogwarts Legacy already had issues out of the gate pertaining to controversy over social issues, as the author of the book series the game is based on, J.K. Rowling, has been under fire for her transphobic comments since they first came out on social media in late 2019. The ongoing allegations prompted WB to announce that Rowling was in no way involved with the production of Hogwarts Legacy after fans threatened to boycott the game. The announcement may have placated some potential players, but there's no doubt that Legacy has remained under the microscope throughout its ongoing product


A boarding school for magic, with different student houses, mysteries to uncover, destinies to fulfill, and class assignments to get done on time: **Harry Potter ** popularized this specific sub-genre of fantasy fiction, but other works of media have taken the concept in new directions, particularly roleplaying games like Ikenfell and Fire Emblem: Three Houses . Fan of the Harry Potter series will likely appreciate the RPGs listed below, which put players in the shoes of students who must balance magical schoolwork with saving the wo


Since then, it’s come to light that the game’s lead designer, Troy Leavitt, also runs a GamerGate-adjacent YouTube channel. It’s the kind of thing you see from the usual suspects. Among the videos are things like, "In Defense of John Lasseter", "12 script changes to save The Last Jedi", "The myth of the male gaze in video games", "It’s OK to be a gamer", "The injustice of social justice", "A game developer’s open letter to Anita Sarkeesian", and other assorted dog tu


So considering the level of scrutiny anything having to do with the Harry Potter series is under recently, it comes as somewhat of a surprise to learn that Hogwarts Legacy 's lead designer, Https://Hogwartslegacyfans.Com/ Troy Leavitt, has a history of anti-feminist and pro-GamerGate views that he's elaborated on in a series of videos posted on his YouTube channel, as Kotaku has recently reported. His videos range from praising cultural appropriation, promoting putting the National Guard in schools or shooting active school shooters (who are almost always teenagers), to downplaying the extensive sexual assault allegations levied against former Disney/Pixar CCO John Lasseter because Lasseter was personally nice to Leavitt. Liam Robertson, a contributor on YouTube Channel Did You Know Gaming? highlighted Leavitt's channel on Twitter this past Friday, with the intention of informing potential buyers of Legacy so that they could make an informed decision on supporting the game, and Leavitt by extens


The Harry Potter franchise has already taken its share of blowback after controversial opinions made public by its author, but now one of the games based on the series, Hogwarts Legacy , _ may be subjected to the same fate, after it has been revealed that the game's lead designer has a long-standing legacy of anti-social justice views. His YouTube channel, in which he posted videos criticizing feminism and social justice while praising cultural appropriation, was recently highlighted on Twitter, and now may be shifting consumer opinions on whether to pick up a copy of _Legacy when it releases in 20

Not much is currently known about the development of Hogwarts Legacy , but what fans do know points towards a large under-taking that has the potential to deliver on the Harry Potter video game license in a way few other projects have. Hogwarts Legacy will be set in the late 1800s and will follow a currently nameless student enrolled at Hogwarts, with players able to select their house and attend classes. The game has been described as open world and will at least allow players to explore Hogwarts, Hogsmeade Village, and the Forbidden Forest, while it will also have a morality system implemented in some fashion. All of these elements have immense potential given the property they're being married to, so it's safe to say any updates about Hogwarts Legacy are ones to wa